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Police on Gravel Hill and Franklin Grove after man stabbed

Postby dutchman » Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:50 pm

It's believed a man in his 20s was stabbed in the leg

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Police have launched an investigation after a man was stabbed in Tile Hill.

Officers were called to Franklin Grove shortly after 2.30pm this afternoon (June 12).

It's believed a man in his 20s was stabbed in the leg.

CoventryLive has contacted West Midlands Police for further details on this incident.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said they were called to reports of an assault and sent one ambulance and the air ambulance critical care car.

A police cordon remained in place on Wednesday afternoon on Franklin Grove and part of Gravel Hill.

At least seven police vehicles and a number of officers were present.

A footpath running between Gravel Hill and Tile Hill Lane was also cordoned off with an officer manning the cordon.

Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

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Postby dutchman » Thu Jun 13, 2019 3:10 pm

Man stabbed to death in street named locally

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A man stabbed to death in Tile Hill has been named locally as 'Manny'.

Tributes have poured in on social media for the man who was pronounced dead following an incident in gardens behind Franklin Grove yesterday afternoon.

Flowers have also been placed at the scene at both ends of the police cordon which remains in place today.

On one one bunch, 'Fly high Manny' had been written on in permanent marker.

Police were called at around 2.30pm yesterday to reports of a fight involving a group of young men.

A statement released said the man, in his 20s, was found with with a serious stab wound to his leg and pronounced dead at the scene.

A post mortem examination is to take place on Friday.

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Postby dutchman » Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:37 pm

Tile Hill murder investigation: Cops increase stop and search powers

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Extra stop and search powers for cops have been granted after a man was stabbed to death in Coventry.

Named locally as Manny, the victim, in his 20s died after being knifed in the leg in the Tile Hill area of the city on Wednesday afternoon.

A murder enquiry is underway while today locals spoke of their shock and fear at the death on Franklin Grove.

This evening, West Midlands Police announced they were employing S.60 powers which give officers the ability to use stop and search powers more widely.

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Re: Police on Gravel Hill and Franklin Grove after man stabbed

Postby dutchman » Fri Jun 14, 2019 5:25 am

The phrase "Locking the stable door after the horse has bolted" comes to mind :roll:
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Re: Police on Gravel Hill and Franklin Grove after man stabbed

Postby Jock Strapp » Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:06 am

Stop and search powers are all well and good until a black guy is searched then the race card comes out. I have no idea if this victim was black or not. I have noticed though that on the whole these knifings are not just knife crime they black crime as most cases involve a black person.
On the first post on this topic it tells us that Coventry has the first flying car " sent one ambulance and the air ambulance critical care car."
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Postby dutchman » Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:26 pm

Arrest made as police reveal name of Tile Hill fatal stabbing victim

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Police have arrested a man following the death of ‘a loving father and son’ in Tile Hill on Wednesday.

The victim in the fatal stabbing has also been officially named by police as Emmanuel Lukenga from Coventry.

The family of the 21-year-old paid tribute to him in a heartfelt statement released via West Midlands Police.

His family said: “Emmanuel was a loving son, loving brother, loving father and a caring friend who always looked out for everyone.

“He helped all of his friends, he wasn’t perfect but he did enough to make sure everyone is alright."

The family statement added: “He always put others before himself and that is why he will truly be missed.

“Him and his sister had an unbreakable bond and were each other’s best friend.

“He truly loved his family and always put a smile on everyone’s faces.”

Emmanuel was discovered with a serious leg injury in Franklin Grove at just after 2.30pm on June 13. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of murder on Thursday afternoon and he has been bailed pending further enquiries.

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Postby dutchman » Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:47 pm

Two teenagers arrested in Tile Hill murder investigation

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Further arrests have been made following the fatal stabbing of Emmanuel Lukenga in Tile Hill.

Detectives investigating the death of the 21-year-old have arrested two teenagers on suspicion of murder.

The men, aged 18 and 19, are currently in police custody for questioning as part of the investigation into the fatal stabbing in Franklin Grove, Coventry, at just after 2.30pm on Wednesday (June 12).

Officers continue to appeal for anyone who was in or around the area who has any information to get in touch.

Detective Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths, from West Midlands Police CID said: “We understand a group of around six or seven young men were involved in a disorder, which was in the Tile Hill Lane, Gravel Hill and Franklin Grove area of Coventry.

“This was a busy time of day with a lot of cars and people in the area. I’m appealing to anyone who was in or around the area between 1pm and 3.30pm who may have seen anything to get in touch. I would also appeal to anyone with a dash-cam to check and see if they may have captured anything from that afternoon.

“These arrests are a significant step forward in our investigation and we’re doing all we can to bring those responsible to justice."

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Postby dutchman » Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:15 pm

Teen charged with Tile Hill murder appears in court

A teenager charged with the murder of Emmanuel Lukenga has appeared in court.

Enroy Ruddock, aged 18, was arrested on Friday and later charged with the murder of the 21-year-old, who was stabbed on Franklin Grove in Tile Hill on Wednesday, June 12.

Ruddock appeared at Coventry Magistrates' Court this morning (June 17).

His case was sent for trial at Warwick Crown Court, where he will appear on Wednesday, June 19.

He has been remanded in custody.

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Postby dutchman » Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:44 pm

Fireworks aimed at police after fighting at Coventry stab victim's vigil

POLICE say fireworks were fired at officers as they responded to violence at a vigil for Emmanuel Lukenga – who was fatally stabbed in Coventry.

They were called to Jardine Crescent where a memorial service was being held for Mr Lukenga around a basketball court behind Tile Hill Library.

Police slammed the behaviour of some at the scene, after a fight was sparked and fireworks were directed at officers.

They also said they had received a report that a male was carrying a knife.

Coventry Police tweeted: “We responded to a fight in Jardine Crescent, Tile Hill, at a vigil for Emmanuel Lukenga only to be met by a group of youths who shot fireworks at us.

“Luckily no-one was injured. Appreciate emotions are high but this is no excuse.

“Very disappointing to say the least. One report even came in that a male had been seen with knife.

“Given what people were there to remember you would hope they’d think twice.

“Thank you to those who conducted themselves respectfully.”

Later a spokesperson added: “No arrests were made, however one male was injured when a firework blew up in his hand, he was treated by paramedics at home."

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Postby dutchman » Thu Jul 18, 2019 12:17 am

Teenager Enroy Ruddock denies murder in stabbing of Emmanuel Lukenga in Coventry garden

A TEENAGER has denied killing a young man who died after being stabbed in the leg in the garden of a Coventry house.

Enroy Ruddock (18) of Melbourne Road, Coventry, pleaded not guilty at Warwick Crown Court to the murder of 21-year-old Emmanuel Lukenga.

The charge follows an incident in the garden of a house in Franklin Grove, Tile Hill, in the early afternoon of June 12.

Emmanuel, who suffered a serious injury when he was stabbed in the leg, was pronounced dead at the scene following the arrival of paramedics.

Prosecutor Peter Grieves-Smith said the trial had already been fixed for December 2, and was initially expected to take up to three weeks.

But he revealed: “There is an ongoing investigation, and there are two further suspects answering bail tomorrow to be interviewed, and the police investigation is continuing.

“One of the things which will have to be considered is that there are 127 separate items of CCTV which will have to be reviewed,” Mr Grieves-Smith pointed out.

And he added: “This is a complex investigation, investigating the facts just prior to the offence and also after the offence.”

Blondel Thompson, defending, said the issues in the case had not been discussed with Ruddock, but he is to be examined by a psychiatrist over the effect a head injury he suffered two years ago has had on him.

The court heard it is said Emmanuel was with others when he was chased by a group of men, two of whom were on a motorbike.

“It is alleged this accused was one of those on the motorcycle,” pointed out Mr Grieves-Smith, who said Emmanuel fled across fences before being stabbed in a garden.

Adjourning the case and remanding Ruddock in custody, Judge Lockhart told Ruddock: “You have heard everything that has been said.

“Lean on Miss Thompson, she will assist you through this process. Tell her what you’re thinking. She is there to assist you.

“Your case will come back before me on the 29th of July when we will decide whether we are able to start your trial on the 2nd of December, or whether it will have to be put back.”

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